--Intent to award sole source for dredge pump parts.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, plans to award a sole source Purchase Order to Vosta, Inc. located in Fairfield, Connecticut, for the procurement of one 5986C-01-29G Pump Impeller and three 5984C-28G Suction Liners intended for use with the dredge Goetz. This acquisition will not be competed openly as the government has made a determination under FAR 6.302-1 to limit competition, which is within its discretion. The notice serves as an intent to award rather than a solicitation for competitive proposals, with any information received being used solely to inform future procurement decisions. The contract falls under the NAICS code 333120, relating to the machinery manufacturing industry. The contracting activity is managed by the St. Paul District office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, part of the Department of Defense. The intended place of performance is unspecified. This action reflects a targeted procurement to meet specialized equipment needs for maintenance and operational readiness of the dredge Goetz. The details highlight a focused procurement approach prioritizing timely acquisition from a single source, ensuring continuity of dredging operations critical to the Corps’ mission.